Degradation-fragmentation of marine plastic waste and their environmental implications: A critical review
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Abstract
This review critically evaluates the plastic accumulation challenges and their environmental (primarily) and human (secondarily) impacts. It also emphasizes on their degradation and fragmentation phenomena under marine conditions. In addition, it takes into account the leachability of the various chemical substances (additives) embedded in plastic products to improve their polymeric properties and extend their life. Regardless of their effectiveness in enhancing the polymeric function of plastic products, these additives can potentially contaminate air, soil, food, and water. Several findings have shown that, regardless of their types and sizes, plastics can be degraded and/or fragmented under marine…
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- Fragmentation (computing)
- Chemistry
- Degradation (telecommunications)
- Abrasion (mechanical)
- Plastic waste
- Environmental science
- Biochemical engineering
- Environmental chemistry
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Life below water
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